The Lesser Kingdom
A prophetic, eclectic, and humble take on current issues, public policy, and political events with thoughts on faithful engagement.
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Do Not Conform to the Work Habits of AI
Robots will come for our jobs if we do our jobs like robots.
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What a Twitter Spat Reveals about Public Religion in America
A Republican lawmaker called a Christian tweet “bigoted.” Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar came to religious liberty’s defense.
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When AI Goes to War
I wish ‘Judeo-Christian norms’ were enough to ensure ethical AI warfare. They’re not.
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Left Behind at the Ballot Box
Our view of the end times should affect our politics. But how?
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The Spiritual Battle of Teen Screen Time
Kids’ addictions to their phones isn’t a legislative issue. It’s a discipleship one.
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Ron DeSantis’s Campaign Christianity
Can the creator of “God Made a Fighter” political ads woo evangelicals from Trump?
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Can the United States Be ‘Forgiven Our Debts’?
Even if the debt ceiling resolves, we should consider future generations.
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These States Are Devouring Widows’ Houses
A recent Supreme Court case reveals the injustice of property-tax debt forfeiture.
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America’s Brash Grandiosity
Looking to the monarchy can show us the pitfalls of prideful politics.
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King Solomon’s Advice to Americans in 2023
Thirty proverbs on power, justice, and politics.
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Why Are We So Cynical About Peace on Earth?
Many evangelicals believe war is inevitable. But that shouldn’t stop us from praying for peace.
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It’s Okay to Cram Before Election Day
Our vote is not the reason for the hope we have.
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Herschel Walker and the Platform of Cheap Grace
Christians believe in mercy amidst moral failing. But how then should we vote?
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Political Empathy Takes Work
Developing our theory of mind can help us understand the “other.”
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Should Christians Vote?
Four questions to ask about biblical political engagement.
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Don’t Run for the School Board
Education is important. But the answer lies in family discipleship, not culture wars.
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Blessed Are the Political Peacemakers
Experts warn political violence is coming. Christians can look to Scripture, not the American Revolution, for guidance.
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Evangelicals Can Agree: We’re Women, not ‘Bodies with Vaginas’
To verbally dismember women is denigration, not inclusion.
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The Confusion in Our Free Speech Debate
Sometimes, freedom. Sometimes, moderation. Always, love.
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Reports of the death of fatherhood have been greatly exaggerated. There are many good dads, like mine, quietly blessing their children.
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